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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Boyce
Date: July 27, 2003 Phone: 919/733-5612
STATEMENT BY GOV. EASLEY REGARDING FINAL PASSAGE OF N.C. MOVING AHEAD!
“This landmark legislation will boost our economy with a $4 billion impact and the creation of nearly 30,000 jobs by providing $700 million for much-needed maintenance, modernization and public transportation projects,” said Easley. “All of these improvements will result in smoother and less congested highways, which will make it easier for North Carolinians to get to their workplace and home again safer and sooner.
“I join the citizens in thanking both the House and the Senate for their bold leadership and for recognizing the important connection between transportation and our state’s economy.”
“The best way to demonstrate our gratitude to the General Assembly for the passage of N.C. Moving Ahead! is through immediate action,” said Transportation Secretary Lyndo Tippett. “With this aim, we’re already working to identify projects which qualify for funding, and we could begin awarding the first contracts as soon as late August.”
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Cari Boyce
Date: July 27, 2003 Phone: 919/733-5612
STATEMENT BY GOV. EASLEY REGARDING FINAL PASSAGE OF N.C. MOVING AHEAD!
“This landmark legislation will boost our economy with a $4 billion impact and the creation of nearly 30,000 jobs by providing $700 million for much-needed maintenance, modernization and public transportation projects,” said Easley. “All of these improvements will result in smoother and less congested highways, which will make it easier for North Carolinians to get to their workplace and home again safer and sooner.
“I join the citizens in thanking both the House and the Senate for their bold leadership and for recognizing the important connection between transportation and our state’s economy.”
“The best way to demonstrate our gratitude to the General Assembly for the passage of N.C. Moving Ahead! is through immediate action,” said Transportation Secretary Lyndo Tippett. “With this aim, we’re already working to identify projects which qualify for funding, and we could begin awarding the first contracts as soon as late August.”
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